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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert F. Vasa

Bishop

Diocese of Santa Rosa

Born: May 7, 1951 · Lincoln · Age 75
Ordained priest: May 22, 1976
Ordained bishop: January 26, 2000
Rite: Latin

A priest for 50 years, 3 months

A bishop for 26 years, 7 months

3 months since resignation submitted

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May 1951

Born

May 7, 1951 · Lincoln

May 1976

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 22, 1976

Nov 1999

Appointed Bishop of Baker

November 19, 1999 · Baker, Oregon, United States

Jan 2000

Ordained Bishop

January 26, 2000

Most Rev. John G. Vlazny

Most Rev. Thomas J. Connolly

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Most Rev. Fabian Bruskewitz

Jun 2011

Appointed Bishop of Santa Rosa

June 30, 2011 · Santa Rosa, California, United States